43" AORUS FV43U 4K 144Hz QLED VA FreeSync Monitor

ThaoT7391

Jun 28, 2022 4:00 PM

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ThaoT7391Jun 28, 2022 4:00 PM

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It's 604 now. Best price I've ever seen was $599, but that was with a $100 manufacturer rebate. I have this monitor, it's fantastic for gaming...colors are bold and vibrant. Text looks perfectly fine to me, but I'm not coding on it.

sjaxkingpin

Jun 28, 2022 4:09 PM

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sjaxkingpinJun 28, 2022 4:09 PM

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Is this one of the monitors that can't display grey text on a black background?

harishn999

Jun 28, 2022 4:30 PM

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harishn999Jun 28, 2022 4:30 PM

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How is this monitor for productivity setup and watching streaming content using pbp/pip?

EpicBob

Jun 28, 2022 4:47 PM

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EpicBobJun 28, 2022 4:47 PM

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How is this for gaming compared to the 43 qn90b?

DavidLC

Jun 28, 2022 5:56 PM

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DavidLCJun 28, 2022 5:56 PM

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I'd probably pay $800 and get the 48inch OLED if I had the room for it.

Right now I am using a 40inch 4k tv and a 27inch gigabyte IPS 1440p display. They both have the same pixel density, but in order to have that much real estate I needed to move it back. I run 125% scaling in windows. At that scaling, I might as well go to 48 4k.
If this is your only monitor, and you are limited on space, 43inch 4k is probably a great size.

Spending $650 on a 43inch va panel vs $800 on a 48inch OLED... It might be better for some people.

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hijewpositive

Jun 28, 2022 7:02 PM

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I see a lot of reviews mentioning blurry text. Is this going to be a good monitor for programming work? Can anyone that owns this monitor please chime in?

For whatever reason, pretty much all 4K monitors 43" or larger use a BGR subpixel layout instead of RGB which results in the blurry text. I also believe that this is only an issue for Windows, as I use this monitor on a Mac and don't see any blurriness.
If you want a large 4K monitor, I'd recommend the 48" Oled C1 which is currently on sale for ~$800.
But if you want 43", and don't want to spend $1600, there's a relatively harmless fix for the blurry text if you do encounter it: mount the monitor to an arm, rotate the display setting to 180 degrees, and turn the monitor upside down. I know this sounds like a joke, but it actually works according to other people that have experienced the blurry text issue lol.

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Confused_Ape741

Jun 28, 2022 9:28 PM

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Quote from kapgun1

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I see a lot of reviews mentioning blurry text. Is this going to be a good monitor for programming work? Can anyone that owns this monitor please chime in?

Idk if it's because I haven't had an amazing top of the line monitor before, but this monitor is sharp for my use on Mac.. text on vscode is sharp and 144hz is nice

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HonestHamster262

Jun 29, 2022 12:48 AM

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Quote from kapgun1

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I see a lot of reviews mentioning blurry text. Is this going to be a good monitor for programming work? Can anyone that owns this monitor please chime in?

I code on mine a bit and I don't notice blurry text.

It's big enough that I don't feel like I'm making good use of all the real estate. I could sit further away, but then it could be argued that I should have just bought a smaller monitor, so I refuse!

Great for Tarkov and hobby work, but hasn't become my WFH monitor. I keep hoping I'll see a deal on one of those 40" 5kx2k curved monitors, but so far they've only gone up in price Frown

Also I couldn't find a cheap desk mount for it. I have it on an undersized monoprice mount but it sags enough to scrape my keyboard off the desk when turn the screen left or right.

Last edited by HonestHamster262 June 28, 2022 at 06:50 PM.

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HonestHamster262

Jun 29, 2022 12:53 AM

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Quote from hijewpositive

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For whatever reason, pretty much all 4K monitors 43" or larger use a BGR subpixel layout instead of RGB which results in the blurry text. I also believe that this is only an issue for Windows, as I use this monitor on a Mac and don't see any blurriness.
If you want a large 4K monitor, I'd recommend the 48" Oled C1 which is currently on sale for ~$800.
But if you want 43", and don't want to spend $1600, there's a relatively harmless fix for the blurry text if you do encounter it: mount the monitor to an arm, rotate the display setting to 180 degrees, and turn the monitor upside down. I know this sounds like a joke, but it actually works according to other people that have experienced the blurry text issue lol.

I thought I read that rotating 180 degrees disabled the VRR features in windows? Not anything to worry about while coding anyway. Maybe they'll have fixed that in windows 11 🤷 ♂️

viper51989

Jun 29, 2022 1:43 AM

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Quote from DavidLC

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I'd probably pay $800 and get the 48inch OLED if I had the room for it.

Right now I am using a 40inch 4k tv and a 27inch gigabyte IPS 1440p display. They both have the same pixel density, but in order to have that much real estate I needed to move it back. I run 125% scaling in windows. At that scaling, I might as well go to 48 4k.
If this is your only monitor, and you are limited on space, 43inch 4k is probably a great size.

Spending $650 on a 43inch va panel vs $800 on a 48inch OLED... It might be better for some people.

I've had both. I paid around $1k for this when it launched and if I'd never tried the 48inch OLED I would have stuck with the VA panel. It's that good in terms of response time, color and most of all BRIGHTNESS. This thing is an absolute light cannon, so if you need that more than the perfect blacks and better picture quality of the OLED, then it's a great deal at $600. I play with controller on PC so I sit a little further back, thus, the 48 was a big selling point (big but not comically big like trying to use a 55 inch OLED as a PC monitor).

Only drawback I found on on the Aorus was the uniformity. it was really bad in a dark room. Again, if you don't play in a dark or dimly lit room, you'd never notice.

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triikan

Jun 29, 2022 4:27 AM

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triikanJun 29, 2022 4:27 AM

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What arm mounts could support these TV sized monitors? I kinda want to move to one of these, but I'm not ready to give my arms up.

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Jetlag

Jun 29, 2022 6:36 AM

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JetlagJun 29, 2022 6:36 AM

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If text is blurry you could try adjusting the ClearType settings:

https://gist.github.com/bp2008/33...b43063b643

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Redmont

Jun 29, 2022 11:04 AM

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RedmontJun 29, 2022 11:04 AM

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Quote from DavidLC

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I'd probably pay $800 and get the 48inch OLED if I had the room for it.

Right now I am using a 40inch 4k tv and a 27inch gigabyte IPS 1440p display. They both have the same pixel density, but in order to have that much real estate I needed to move it back. I run 125% scaling in windows. At that scaling, I might as well go to 48 4k.
If this is your only monitor, and you are limited on space, 43inch 4k is probably a great size.

Spending $650 on a 43inch va panel vs $800 on a 48inch OLED... It might be better for some people.

The VA monitored is probably MUCH better for those who mostly use their monitor for work. Regular OLED screens can suffer from burn in if you have Word documents, Excel sheets or other static materials up on your monitor for hours on end. Also monitors of this size and larger probability require you to sit about 3 feet back —and while that is easy if you are gaming, it is nearly impossible for work unless you have a CEO-sized, super desk.

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Redmont

Jun 29, 2022 11:10 AM

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Quote from Jetlag

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If text is blurry you could try adjusting the ClearType settings:

https://gist.github.com/bp2008/33...b43063b643 [github.com]

Wow great link — thank you!

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TakeASeat

Jun 29, 2022 2:28 PM

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TakeASeatJun 29, 2022 2:28 PM

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Quote from ThaoT7391

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It's 604 now. Best price I've ever seen was $599, but that was with a $100 manufacturer rebate. I have this monitor, it's fantastic for gaming...colors are bold and vibrant. Text looks perfectly fine to me, but I'm not coding on it.

I bought it a month or so ago at Best Buy for $599.

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Product Description:	Fully immerse yourself in entertainment experiences with the Gigabyte AORUS FV43U 43" 16:9 4K Quantum Dot 144 Hz HDR VA Gaming Monitor. This 3840 x 2160 resolution UHD monitor is designed to provide you with the large screen 4K television experience while delivering the responsiveness of a high-performance gaming monitor. The 144 Hz refresh rate works with the 1 ms response time to minimize motion blur for smooth graphics when the action speeds up. With a quantum dot display and support for VESA DisplayHDR-certified high-dynamic range, the AORUS FV43U brings your photos, videos, and games to life with vivid colors that feature bright highlights and deep shadows. The graphics are complemented by a Space Audio sound system that features 12W stereo speakers and presets that optimize audio for fighting games, first-person shooters, movies, and live music concerts. Control multiple computers using a single mouse and keyboard with the monitor's integrated dual-port KVM switch, which allows you to simultaneously view images from multiple sources in picture-in-picture or picture-by-picture modes. You can simplify your setup by transferring video, audio, and data over a single USB Type-C cable by connecting the available port with compatible devices. The included remote control allows you to switch gaming presets and adjust the volume straight from the couch.
Product SKU:	1644731
3840_x_2160_uhd_resolution_144_hz:	4000:1 Static Contrast Ratio
43_vertical_alignment_va_panel:	HDMI + DisplayPort + USB Type-C Inputs
aspect_ratio:	16:9
backlight_lifespan:	30,000 Hours
bit_depth_color_support:	8-Bit+FRC (1.07 Billion Colors)
color_gamut:	97% DCI-P3150% sRGB99% Adobe RGB
contrast_ratio:	4000:1
dot_pitch:	0.2451 x 0.2451 mm
dynamic_contrast_ratio:	12,000,000:1
finish:	Matte
hdr_compatibility:	HDR10
maximum_brightness:	750 cd/m2 (Sustained)1000 cd/m2 (Peak)
panel_type:	VA LCD
pixels_per_inch_ppi:	103 ppi
refresh_rate:	144 Hz
resolution:	3840 x 2160
response_time:	1 ms (MPRT)
screen_area:	37.05 x 20.84" / 941.18 x 529.42 mm
size:	43"
touchscreen:	No
variable_refresh_technology:	None
viewing_angle_h_x_v:	178 x 178°

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